Millbrook School
Waltham Cross, EN8 9BX · Hertfordshire · primary school
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320th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 2,056 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Millbrook School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school plan to raise attainment to the national median in the coming year? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How does the after-school club support pupils' learning and social development?
What Ofsted said about Millbrook School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Millbrook School, where they feel safe and valued by staff who greet them warmly. While behaviour and personal development are strong, the overall quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum implementation and gaps in pupil knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "positive relationships" with each other and staff, following the school motto of ‘Believe and Achieve’.
- Behaviour is "Good", with pupils being "thoughtful and well mannered" and delighting in rewards for their efforts.
- The Reception Year provision is "Good", with staff delivering a curriculum "well suited to children’s needs and interests".
- Leaders have prioritised reading, ensuring children in Reception and key stage 1 have a "secure knowledge of phonics".
- Staff feel "valued and well supported", as leaders are attentive to workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all teachers have the knowledge and skills to implement the curriculum effectively across all subjects, particularly in foundation subjects where learning activities are not always well designed.
- Use assessment rigorously to check what pupils know and remember, addressing gaps in learning that currently leave some pupils insecure in their understanding.
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge to adapt the curriculum so that all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can access it successfully.
Safeguarding
The report states that "The arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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